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Microsoft just released news about the new smaller, cooler, quieter Xbox 360, and here are the differences. If you want to compare to an Arcade or Elite, just check out these specs:
The first thing you'll notice is the new size, with a smaller form factor. The CPU and GPU chips have now been ...
06.15.10 | Console, FAQ, News | Read more
If you need an extra 360 console, or you have yet to "Jump In," this is a great chance to get one cheap while it is on sale.
You can get an Arcade model console for $159.00 with free shipping from Amazon, just click here.
The latest version of the Arcade is a Jasper model, which runs cooler, ...
04.13.10 | Console, Deals and Sales | Read more
A software dev from Microsoft has written that a system update this spring will allow the use of USB storage (thumb drives or external USB drives) for game saves, DLC, XBLA games and even retail disk game installs.
Finally! No need to buy the exorbitantly priced 120GB drive for just a few ext ...
03.18.10 | Console, News | Read more
I've seen this question a lot, and actually got one from a reader today in email.
360 Maniac reader Patrick writes:
"can I unplug the 120GB HD and buy another elite, and us my old 120GB HD on he new 360 elite and still have access to all my downloaded material (RB songs, etc...)"
The answer i ...
11.5.09 | Console, FAQ | Read more
The latest new holiday bundle for the Xbox 360 Elite comes packed in with the games Pure and LEGO: Batman.
Pure is one of the best racing games released on the 360, for arcade style racing. Huge jumps allow you to perform awesome tricks while racing ATVs.
The LEGO series struck another hit ...
10.30.09 | Console, Deals and Sales | Read more
I've seen a lot of questions out there about the differences between 360 console packages, so I thought I'd outline the differences here between the Xbox 360 Pro and the Xbox 360 Elite.
First up the Xbox 360 Pro Model:
This model has been out for a while, and originally was called the "Premi ...
10.21.09 | Console, FAQ | Read more
The newer Xbox 360 "Jasper" models use a smaller manufacturing process for the graphics chip, and so require less power. Less power means it runs cooler, requiring less fan workage which also draws less power. This makes the entire console much more reliable and quieter. The power supply is even sma ...
07.28.09 | Console, Deals and Sales | Read more
Another one bites the dust. Five, that's right - FIVE, count 'em, consoles have failed on me now.
The beauty of this experience is even better than the last - the customer service people had no record of the serial number of my 360. Great!
I have already called, and gotten a repair order, and ...
10.20.08 | Console | Read more
I just added a store to the website, for new and used cheap Xbox 360 Games. You'll find all the genres covered, plus accessories and complete console systems.
Click here to visit the store front, or check out the Xbox 360 Top Games section.
If you don't have a console yet, hit up the Xbox 360 ...
08.14.08 | Console, Games, News | Read more
Well, judging by the vast number of articles on the subject out there, and the need to keep competing with Sony's Playstation 3, it is a No-Brainer that the 360 needs to provide support for the Blu-Ray format, and they need to do it fast. There have been "rumors" circulating from "insiders" at ...
02.25.08 | Accessories, Console, News, Other Stuff, Xbox Live | Read more